Interim Head of Compliance
TEMPORARY•City of London
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Location
City of London
Type
TEMPORARY
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Interim Head of Compliance
Application Deadline: 30 January 2026
Department: Compliance
Employment Type: Contract / Temp
Location: London UK
Reporting To: Kevin Ball
Description
To support the Compliance Director and the wider Compliance team in the day-to-day delivery of Asta’s compliance agenda, providing hands-on assistance and advice across all three compliance pillars (Framework, Monitoring & Assurance; Regulatory Affairs & Conduct; Financial Crime & Sanctions).
The role is collaborative, with no direct reports, and is focused on enabling, supporting, and enhancing the effectiveness of all team members.
The role is collaborative, with no direct reports, and is focused on enabling, supporting, and enhancing the effectiveness of all team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as deputy to the Compliance Director in delivering the compliance plan, including monitoring, reporting, and supporting key compliance activities.
- Provide practical support and advice to all members of the Compliance team, assisting with queries and tasks across all three pillars (including Sanctions, TOBAs, Broker Remuneration, Conduct Risk, and Complaints) emanating from clients.
- Review and analyse regulatory changes, producing clear updates and reports for Asta staff and clients as directed by the Compliance Director.
- Assist in the review and development of compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practice.
- Contribute to internal and client compliance meetings, offering advice and supporting effective decision-making.
- Support the Financial Crime Manager with sanctions advice and guidance to managed clients, ensuring high-quality and timely responses.
- Assist with onboarding of new clients and migration of existing clients, ensuring compliance requirements are met.
- Review risk controls on a periodic basis to identify and address issues ahead of reporting cycles.
- Respond to internal and syndicate queries relating to annual capacity, auctions, and data protection, ensuring accurate and timely advice.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Strong technical knowledge of UK insurance regulation and experience working within a Lloyd’s managing agent.
- Experience of applying regulatory knowledge within an insurance business.
- Experience in handling complex Sanctions matters. Complaints/Conduct Risk experience advantageous.
- Degree level education preferable and ACII qualified or working towards this.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Job Benefits
At Asta, you’ll enjoy a market-leading benefits package that puts your wellbeing, career development and financial future first. We combine flexible working, strong family-friendly policies and exceptional rewards to create a supportive, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
Our benefits include:
Work-life balance you can rely on
Work-life balance you can rely on
- 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working
- Generous holiday allowance that increases with service
Your health & wellbeing covered
- Private medical insurance with virtual GP access
- Annual health screening, dental cover and eye care
- Subsidised gym or sports club membership
Support for you and your family
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay
Rewarding your contribution
- Highly competitive pension with up to 13% employer contribution
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan and salary sacrifice schemes
Other facts
Tech stack
UK Insurance Regulation,Lloyd's Managing Agent Experience,Regulatory Knowledge,Sanctions Handling,Complaints Experience,Conduct Risk Experience,Degree Level Education,ACII Qualified,Microsoft Office Competency
About Davies
Founded in 1933, MDD is a leading international forensic accounting firm that provides economic damage quantification assessments for its clients.
We frequently work with law firms, government entities, multi-national corporations, small businesses, insurance companies and independent adjustment firms.
With over 40 offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, the UAE, the UK and the USA, MDD is proud of its demonstrated results in this highly specialized area of accounting.
What you'll do
- Support the Compliance Director in delivering the compliance plan and provide practical support to the Compliance team. Review regulatory changes and assist in the development of compliance policies and procedures.
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